Tyrone Benskin (actra, caea, uda/s)

Tyrone Benskin has been a part of the Canadian and international cultural landscape for over 20 years now and show’s no signs of slowing down. Studying theatre at both CEGEP and university levels in Montreal, Mr. Benskin has become a significant presence in theatre, film and television and music. His theatre credits include features appearances on such celebrated stages as the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, the National Arts Centre and the Centaur Theatre here in Montreal. His many acclaimed performances include Mr. M in the South African play “My Children My Africa” and the 71 year old Nelson Williams Johns in the Black Theatre Workshop/Centaur productions of “Wade in the Water”.

His over 70 film and television credits include co-starring with Tori Spelling in the CTV/Lifetime TV movie “Mind over Murder”, “The Wool Cap” and the civil rights drama “Deacons for Defence” opposite Forrest Whitaker and the late Mr. Ossie Davis. Mr. Benskin can also be seen in the upcoming NBC mini series 10.5: Apocalypse and as Karl Lubinsky in the hit sci-fi series “Charlie Jade” which airs on the CHUM network here in Canada and a number of countries around the world including South Africa, France and Japan. Feature films include “Jack Paradise” and the upcoming blockbuster “Frank Miller’s 300”.

Mr. Benskin’s voice may be recognizable as he has a number of commercials presently on air as well as having lent his tones to such animated characters as Kobalt in “Flash Gordon” and Rousso in the muppet style pre-school series “Whimzie’s House”.

Mr. Benskin is a published songwriter and composer; a director and writer.

Mr. Benskin also sits as President of the Board of Creations Etc…, a youth arts and out reach organization. He is a National and Executive Councillor for ACTRA, Canada’s national film and television actors union and he is currently the Artistic Director of Black Theatre Workshop Canada’s oldest Black theatre company.